Being born with a twin is a very special thing. While there has been an increase in twins over the past few decades, the number is still relatively low. Statistics show that twin deliveries have increased from 1.1 million deliveries in the early 1980s to 1.6 million deliveries in the early 2010s. While this is a fair rise it still pales in significance to standard births. Put it this way: just 12 out of every 1,000 births produce twins. This is why being a twin is considered so remarkable. Sharing your life with someone who was born on the same day as you (fraternal twin) or who looks exactly like you (identical twin) is a joyous experience. Being a twin must be even more remarkable when you are famous, as you can share the highs and lows together. There has surprisingly been a number of famous twins in history who have left their mark. 

It’s incredible to think that those born with twin siblings can both become successful. Most of them end up following the same career path, be that as actors, musicians, sports stars, or entrepreneurs. To celebrate these incredible twins, here are 10 of the most famous twins in history. 

1. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

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No list of famous twins is complete without mentioning the Olsen sisters. Mary-Kate Olsen and twin sister Ashley Olsen are fraternal twins who have made it big in both the entertainment and business world. The twins first found fame on the hit 90s sitcom Full House. They played the youngest of the Tanner children, Michelle. Once the show ended the dynamic duo continued to work together, starring in a range of movies and TV series. They also set up their own company, Dualstar, which not only produced films and television series for the two to star in, but also magazines, video games, and other popular media.